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The Hidden Value of a Home Inspection with Austin Abernathy

July 23, 2025 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

The Hidden Value of a Home Inspection with Austin Abernathy

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The Hidden Value of a Home Inspection with Austin Abernathy (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 889)

Austin Abernathy, founder of Abernathy Home Inspections, joins host John Ray to explain why every homeowner—not just those buying or selling—should consider a professional home inspection. Austin shares how even brand-new, multi-million-dollar homes can hide serious problems like mold, leaks, structural flaws, and poor workmanship.

Austin talks about the health risks that go undetected, including radon and air quality issues, and why inspections are just as valuable after renovations or big-ticket projects like a new roof. Austin also reflects on the lessons he learned inspecting over 250 homes for Zillow in less than a year and why educating clients, not scaring them, is at the heart of how he operates.

This episode provides practical and insightful advice from a seasoned professional, whether you’re buying, selling, remodeling, or simply seeking peace of mind about your current home.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is produced by John Ray and North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, and is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Key Takeaways from this Episode

Home inspections aren’t just for real estate transactions. They can help catch problems early and save thousands down the road.
New construction doesn’t mean flawless. Even brand-new homes can have major issues like faulty roofing, water leaks, and mold.
Health risks like mold and radon often go undetected. Home inspectors can help uncover hidden dangers to your well-being.
Post-project inspections, particularly for roofing, waterproofing, and foundation repairs, can verify the proper execution of work.
Ongoing inspections help homeowners maintain value by catching wear and tear or deferred maintenance before it becomes costly.
The best inspectors don’t fearmonger; they educate. The best inspectors give clients the information they need to make smart decisions.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:46 Meet Austin Abernathy
01:58 Austin’s Journey into Home Inspections
04:53 The Importance of Home Inspections
07:26 Misconceptions About Home Inspections
15:20 Health and Wellbeing in Your Home
24:48 Success Stories and Challenges
28:27 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
29:35 Additional Announcements and Thank Yous

Austin Abernathy, Founder and Owner, Abernathy Home Inspections

Abernathy Home Inspections LLC is a locally owned and operated home inspection company based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The business is known for its trusted and detailed home inspection services performed by a licensed and insured team, serving clients in areas such as Holly Springs, Alpharetta, and the broader Atlanta region.

The company emphasizes professionalism, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction, guaranteeing that inspectors will not leave a property until the client is completely satisfied with the inspection. Abernathy Home Inspections treats every home with the same care they would their own, reflecting a strong local and client-focused ethos.

Austin Abernathy, the owner, is recognized as a Certified Professional Inspector (CPI), certified by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), which ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices. The company regularly recommends obtaining a third-party inspection regardless of builder or property value, highlighting a commitment to thorough, unbiased assessments.

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Renasant Bank supports North Fulton Business Radio

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $17 billion in assets and more than 180 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices throughout the region. All of Renasant’s success stems from each banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way to better understand the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Beyond Computer Solutions supports North Fulton Business Radio

If you’re a law firm, medical practice, or manufacturer, there’s one headline you don’t want to make: “Local Business Pays Thousands in Ransom After Cyberattack.” That’s where Beyond Computer Solutions comes in. They help organizations like yours stay out of the news and in business with managed IT and cybersecurity services designed for industries where compliance and reputation matter most.

Whether they serve as your complete IT department or simply support your internal team, they are well-versed in HIPAA, secure document access, written security policies, and other essential aspects that ensure your safety and well-being. Best of all, it starts with a complimentary security assessment.

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About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 880 episodes and having featured over 1,300 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show invites a diverse range of business, non-profit, and community leaders to share their significant contributions to their market, community, and profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates businesses by sharing positive stories that traditional media ignore. Some media lean left. Some media lean right. We lean business.

John Ray, host of North Fulton Business Radio, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors — **John Ray, host of *North Fulton Business Radio* and Owner, Ray Business Advisors**

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. John and the team at North Fulton Business Radio, LLC, an affiliate of Business RadioX®, produce the show, and it is recorded inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants, bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Navigating the North Fulton Real Estate Market, with Pam Santoro, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

April 11, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Navigating the North Fulton Real Estate Market, with Pam Santoro, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

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Navigating the North Fulton Real Estate Market, with Pam Santoro, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 761)

In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray interviews Pam Santoro, a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties. Pam shares her journey from a computer science background to a successful 20-year career in real estate, highlighting her expertise in the North Fulton region. The discussion covers current market dynamics, including the effects of low supply and high demand, interest rates, and the importance of strategic property upgrades for sellers. Pam also shares insights on the aging population’s real estate needs, including aging in place, and introduces her book on the subject. Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of home staging, the “three P’s” of property marketing, and personal success stories that underscore Pam’s dedication to her clients.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Pam Santoro, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties

Pam Santoro’s passion for people, homes, and business sparked her career in real estate. Originating from a family that moved from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area to Kansas City, Missouri, and then to Alpharetta, Georgia, Pam understands the emotional journey of relocation firsthand. She recalls a poignant moment during their first move when her daughter inquired if the family would need to find new relatives along with new friends. This personal experience deeply informs her empathetic approach to helping families find their ideal homes. Santoro is a seasoned real estate agent within the Luxury Collection at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Business from Robert Morris University.

Currently, she is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the Atlanta Board of Realtors, the Georgia Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors, and she has earned designations such as Luxury Specialist, Accredited Relocation Specialist, and 55+ Realty Advisor Specialist. She is also involved with the Women’s Council of Realtors, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and the Alpharetta Business Association.

Santoro’s professional achievements are numerous and include receiving the Five Star Award continuously from 2000 to 2024 and being named North Fulton’s Best Realtor by Family Life Publications in 2021 and 2019. In 2018 and 2014, the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce named her Ambassador of the Year, and in 2023, she received the Community Builder Award. In 2015, she was inducted into the Berkshire Hathaway Honor Society. Her leadership roles have included serving as President of the American Business Women’s Crabapple Chapter from 2011 to 2013, where she was also recognized as the Woman of the Year in 2011, and as the WCR Member of the Year in 2010.

Beyond her awards, Pam is deeply involved in her community through her roles as chair for her church’s Married Couples Group, coordinator for Aging Well Workshops, originator and coordinator for the Senior Resource Alliance of North Atlanta, a member of the National Aging in Place Council, and a co-author of Difficult Aging in Place Conversations: What Industry Experts Have to Say. Her comprehensive involvement and contributions underscore her dedication to her profession and community.

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Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Welcome to North Fulton Business Radio
01:26 Introducing Pam Santoro: A Journey from Computer Science to Real Estate
01:37 The Art of Real Estate: Pam’s Approach and Market Insights
08:27 Aging in Place: Insights and Safety Tips
14:31 Staging Homes for Seniors: Maximizing Value with Minimal Investment
17:35 Marketing Mastery: The Three P’s of Property Sales
18:32 Navigating the North Fulton Real Estate Market
22:46 A Heartwarming Success Story: Helping Stanley
26:14 Closing Remarks and Resources

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 750 shows and having featured over 1,200 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The show welcomes a wide variety of business, non-profit, and community leaders to get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, their community, and their profession. There’s no discrimination based on company size, and there’s never any “pay to play.” North Fulton Business Radio supports and celebrates business by sharing positive business stories that traditional media ignore. Some media leans left. Some media leans right. We lean business.

John Ray, Business RadioX - North Fulton, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors — **John Ray, Business RadioX – North Fulton, and Owner, Ray Business Advisors**

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and many others.

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the national bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Residential Real Estate in Metro Atlanta, with Garet Duff, Keller Williams

February 28, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Residential Real Estate in Metro Atlanta, with Garet Duff, Keller Williams

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Residential Real Estate in Metro Atlanta, with Garet Duff, Keller Williams (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 746)

Garet Duff, a residential real estate professional with Keller Williams, joined host John Ray on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio to discuss residential real estate trends in the Metro Atlanta market and in North Fulton specifically. Garet addressed the impact of the housing inventory shortage, and factors that drive home values, such as school district quality. Garet shared her expertise and insights on guiding clients through what she calls “The Process,” the significance of mindset and time management, and the benefits of owning property in the present market. She also highlighted how her previous experience in corporate communications has equipped her with effective listening and client-centric skills, enhancing her ability to serve her clients effectively.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Garet Duff, Keller Williams

Garet Duff is a dynamic residential real estate professional in metro Atlanta who is committed to making your real estate journey a seamless and rewarding experience.

Known for her client-centered approach, Garet’s expertise guides her clients through “The Process,” successfully selling homes and acquiring their dream properties. With 30 years of diverse business experience in negotiation, marketing, and public relations, Garet offers a unique skill set tailored to your real estate needs. Her adept negotiation skills ensure the best possible deal for your home, while her background in marketing guarantees effective campaigns to attract potential buyers. Garet’s excellent listening skills, time management, and attention to detail make the selling process smooth and stress-free.

As an Atlanta resident since 1995, she brings local expertise, providing valuable insights into the market for competitive pricing. Garet’s commitment to personalized service, high integrity, and problem-solving proficiency sets her apart, ensuring your interests are prioritized throughout the entire real estate journey. Her and her dedicated team provide you with extensive business experience and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

Garet and her husband Tim enjoy live music, traveling, and dance lessons.

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Topics Discussed in this Interview

00:00 Introduction to North Fulton Business Radio

01:14 Meet Garet Duff from Keller Williams

01:58 Garet’s Journey into Real Estate

02:44 The Impact of Real Estate on People’s Lives

03:33 The Importance of Long-Term Goals in Real Estate

04:57 The Culture and Training at Keller Williams

06:49 Garet’s Expertise in Metro Atlanta

15:19 The Importance of Time Management in Real Estate

16:35 The Current Trends in the Real Estate Market

17:14 The Role of School Districts in Home Value

23:38 The Impact of Interest Rates on Home Buying

26:38 A Success Story and Final Thoughts

**Host John Ray with Garet Duff, Keller Williams**

About North Fulton Business Radio and host John Ray

With over 740 shows and having featured over 1,100 guests, North Fulton Business Radio is the longest-running podcast in the North Fulton area, covering business in our community like no one else. We are the undisputed “Voice of Business” in North Fulton!

The studio address is 275 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009.

John Ray also operates his own business advisory practice. John’s services include advising solopreneurs and small professional services firms on their value, their positioning and business development, and their pricing. His clients are professionals who are selling their expertise, such as consultants, coaches, attorneys, CPAs, accountants and bookkeepers, marketing professionals, and other professional services practitioners.

John is the bestselling author of The Generosity Mindset: A Journey to Business Success by Raising Your Confidence, Value, and Prices.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions, with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management, and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Stephen Lee, The Stephen Lee Group

October 26, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Stephen Lee, The Stephen Lee Group

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Stephen Lee, The Stephen Lee Group (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 556)

Stephen Lee, Realtor and CEO of The Stephen Lee Group, was the guest on this episode of North Fulton Business Radio. Stephen and host John Ray discussed the current residential market, the challenges realtors face in this market and in their businesses, how Stephen coaches and supports individual realtors and realtor teams, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is produced and broadcast by the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The Stephen Lee Group

The Stephen Lee Group is a team of experienced, licensed real estate agents serving the Greater Metro Atlanta area with a proven track record of getting results quickly and a direct line of communication at all times.

They are a real estate team that is dedicated to giving back to the community that has given so much to them. They are here to make your Real Estate dreams their priority.

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Stephen Lee, CEO & Realtor, The Stephen Lee Group

Stephen is an experienced Realtor and owner of The Stephen Lee Group. He is skilled in helping businesses get to the next level. In addition to owning a Real Estate Group, he coaches Realtors and teams on effective systems and growth.

He previously was in the restaurant industry, having worked in cooking, wine education, restaurant management, and new restaurant openings.

Stephen grew up in Marietta and is still based there.

Questions and Topics in the Interview:

Current Market Conditions
What Sellers need to be doing right now
What Realtors need to be doing right now
Real Estate Coaching

North Fulton Business Radio is hosted by John Ray and broadcast and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta. You can find the full archive of shows by following this link. The show is available on all the major podcast apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, and others.

Renasant Bank has humble roots, starting in 1904 as a $100,000 bank in a Lee County, Mississippi, bakery. Since then, Renasant has grown to become one of the Southeast’s strongest financial institutions with over $13 billion in assets and more than 190 banking, lending, wealth management and financial services offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. All of Renasant’s success stems from each of their banker’s commitment to investing in their communities as a way of better understanding the people they serve. At Renasant Bank, they understand you because they work and live alongside you every day.

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked-from-scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Elizabeth and Stephen Lewis, Stephen R Lewis Attorneys at Law, Sonja Gunter, Senior911, Tara Winslow, Winslow Real Estate Professionals, and Anne Mullenax, Doodle Pies

September 16, 2022 by John Ray

Family Business Radio

Elizabeth and Stephen Lewis, Stephen R Lewis Attorneys at Law, Sonja Gunter, Senior911, Tara Winslow, Winslow Real Estate Professionals, and Anne Mullenax, Doodle Pies

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Elizabeth and Stephen Lewis, Stephen R. Lewis Attorneys at Law, Sonja Gunter, Senior911, Tara Winslow, Winslow Real Estate Professionals, and Anne Mullenax, Doodle Pies (Family Business Radio, Episode 36)

On this episode of Family Business Radio, host Anthony Chen filled the studio with accomplished business owners. Elizabeth and Stephen Lewis discussed their real estate and estate planning law practice and how they work together as a married couple. Sonja Gunter shared the story of how her passion for those who struggle with dementia informs her business, Senior911. Tara Winslow related how a corporate career she found unfulfilling led to a real estate practice in which she revels in serving people. Finally, Anne Mullenax discussed how she and her husband conceived the idea of their recently opened business, Doodle Pies.

Family Business Radio is underwritten and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network.

Elizabeth and Stephen Lewis, Stephen R. Lewis Attorneys at Law

Stephen R. Lewis, Attorneys at Law is a real estate and estate planning firm with offices in Suwanee and Lawrenceville. Partners Steve Lewis and Elizabeth Lewis, each have over 20 years of real estate and estate planning experience.

Elizabeth graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1999 and has been a real estate and estate planning attorney since then. She opened Elizabeth A Lewis, LLC in 2004 which later became Stephen R. Lewis, Attorneys at Law.

You can reach them at 770.605.9809 or by email.

Senior911

Answering the urgent call for families faced with the challenge of caring for a loved one at home is what we’re all about at Senior911. As your premier source for compassionate senior home care servicing Gwinnett, North Fulton, Dekalb, Forsyth, and Oconee, GA, we are a nurse-owned and -operated private-duty home care provider licensed in Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri. Whether your loved one needs assistance with meal preparation, medication reminders, concierge service, or skilled nursing services, we have you covered.

With 19 years of experience, our staff is dementia-certified and takes a holistic approach to every service. All of our clients are treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. Contact us today for peace of mind that your loved one is safe and cared for in their home!

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Sonja Gunter, CEO/Nurse Administrator, Senior911

Sonja Gunter is a veteran nurse, dementia expert, and the owner of 3 Senior Industry related companies. Senior911, Angel911 Inc, and Dementia911. Sonja seeks to serve seniors in their home with private duty home care via Senior911, educate and train staff with Dementia911 and give back to families by providing financial resources through Angel911 Inc.

When Sonja is not helping seniors and studying to stay on top of the latest dementia trends and information, she is a wife, mother, and grandmother of five.

Tara Winslow, Realtor & Business Owner, Winslow Real Estate Professionals

Prior to following her passion in residential real estate, Tara spent twelve years in corporate America as a top Sales Executive at several Fortune 500 companies including The Coca-Cola Company, AT&T Business and PGi (formerly Premiere Global Services). In her last position at PGi, selling SAAS (software as a service) technology, she finished 2011 as the #1 Sales Executive across the company in sales production.

As a native Atlantan, she has vast insight in the Atlanta Real Estate Market. Tara resides at Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road office in Brookhaven. She loves being a business owner which allows her to help make decisions important to her clients. Tara is passionate about helping her clients build wealth through real estate. She is committed to her clients, values long-term relationships and strives to exceed expectations. She has a deep understanding of the real estate process and knows what it takes to get her clients into the home of their dreams. Tara takes pride in her business and earns the trust of her clients who call on her for advice.

Winslow Real Estate Professionals has held its license at Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Road in Brookhaven for over 9 years where the office sells over $1 billion in real estate every year across Metro Atlanta.

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Doodle Pies

Doodle Pies is a new concept pie shop where personal-sized savory and sweet options are available ready-made and made to order. Cooking is rapid and flavors are customizable. Doodle Pies offers a nice fast casual dining experience where one is able to dine in or order to-go. There is a selection of cold and hot sweet pies along with a savory Chicken Pot Pie and customizable quiche made to order. Cook times vary from four to six minutes. Local coffee is also an offering at Doodle Pies.

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Anne Mullenax, Co-Owner, Doodle Pies

Anne Mullenax is one of the owners of Doodle Pies, along with her husband Eric Mullenax. As owner, many hats have to be worn. The roles have naturally split between the husband and wife team. Anne is the marketing and sales of Doodle Pies along with manager and pie maker. Previously she had ran a smaller business, Kiree Soaps where she was soap maker and seller at craft shows in and around the Atlanta area.

Her most prized experience is as mom to her two children Isaiah and Ruby.

Anthony Chen, Host of Family Business Radio

**Anthony Chen, Lighthouse Financial, and Host of “Family Business Radio”**

This show is sponsored and brought to you by Anthony Chen with Lighthouse Financial Network. Securities and advisory services offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. (RAA), member FINRA/SIPC. RAA is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of RAA. The main office address is 575 Broadhollow Rd. Melville, NY 11747. You can reach Anthony at 631-465-9090 ext 5075 or by email at anthonychen@lfnllc.com.

Anthony Chen started his career in financial services with MetLife in Buffalo, NY in 2008. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, he considers himself a full-blooded New Yorker while now enjoying his Atlanta, GA home. Specializing in family businesses and their owners, Anthony works to protect what is most important to them. From preserving to creating wealth, Anthony partners with CPAs and attorneys to help address all the concerns and help clients achieve their goals. By using a combination of financial products ranging from life, disability, and long-term care insurance to many investment options through Royal Alliance. Anthony looks to be the eyes and ears for his client’s financial foundation. In his spare time, Anthony is an avid long-distance runner.

The complete show archive of “Family Business Radio” can be found at familybusinessradioshow.com.

Athens Area Real Estate Professionals Marlina Steinson, Jared Marsden and Bert Rodriguez

July 13, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Athens Area Real Estate Professionals Marlina Steinson, Jared Marsden and Bert Rodriguez

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Ashley Tatarsky, Jared Marsden, Marlina Steinson, Brian Peart, Bert Rodriguez

Marlina Steinson/Marlina Sold It Realty

Marlina Steinson with Marlina Sold It Realty is a licensed realtor with Keller Williams Greater Athens. She also recently joined a team within the brokerage, The Hayes Group, which is made up of three agents and two administrators, and she loves working with them. Along with her fiancé, they are also planning on using the benefits of owning a business and being a licensed realtor to grow their portfolio of long term and short term rentals, flips, and more.

Jared Marsden/Keller Williams Realty

Jared Marsden with Keller Williams Realty is a knowledgeable and professional real estate agent, a committed ally to negotiate on your behalf, with the systems in place to streamline buying your home, and with the backing of a trusted company, Keller Williams Realty.

Bert Rodriguez/Keller Williams Greater Athens

Bert Rodriguez with Keller Williams Realty Greater Athens specializes in working with first time home buyers and investors in the Athens, GA area. Bert grew up in Athens, but his family didn’t know the possibilities that could come with real estate, not only working as a realtor but investing in real estate. He wants to teach others how to grow their wealth through real estate. Bert and his wife met in Athens and he can’t think of a better place to live or to invest in.

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Katie Rocco, Keller Williams North Fulton

May 26, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Katie Rocco, Keller Williams North Fulton

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North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 460)

Katie Rocco, Realtor and Team Lead of The Rocco Team at Keller Williams, was host John Ray’s guest to talk about the current real estate market. Katie discussed the shortage of housing, the movement of buyers into the Atlanta market, what to look for in a realtor, the best questions to ask when you’re looking for an agent, giving back to her community, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

The Rocco Team,

Katie Rocco and The Rocco Team are a group of highly-skilled, compassionate advisors, committed to excellence in all they do.

They specialize in helping Homebuyers, Home Sellers & Investors build wealth through a customized real estate experience, from start to finish. Their business is built on our treasured relationships & because of their trustworthiness & integrity, clients & their referrals utilize The Rocco Team’s proficiency for the industry time & time again.

Their legacy is making home dreams come true & they strive to exceed expectations in all they do. They would LOVE to walk your home journey with you!

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Katie Rocco, Realtor/ Team Lead at The Rocco Team, Keller Williams North Fulton

Katie has been a resident of Alpharetta Georgia for over 8 years. She has been married to her loving husband Andrew for over 22 years. They love to travel the world together experiencing great food and different cultures. Katie works in Real Estate where she leads a small team serving the Metro & North Atlanta communities.

She has been an active member in the Rotary Club of Alpharetta where she currently serves as the incoming president for the 2022-2023 year. Katie is an active member in her community where she also serves on the design and review board for the city of Alpharetta as well as on the Women’s advisory board for Wellstar Hospital of North Fulton.

She also volunteers with Frontline defense in the fight against human trafficking. They are on the front lines of rescuing women from trafficking. Katie has a passion for serving those in need, both in her local community and abroad.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

What is happening in the local real estate market?
Why should someone work with a Realtor right now?
Why work with a team versus an individual Realtor?
What is your favorite part of this business?
Is now a good time to invest in Real Estate?

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

Manuela M. Davis, Century 21 Connect Realty

April 28, 2022 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Manuela M. Davis, Century 21 Connect Realty

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(North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 452)

Manuela Davis, a realtor with Century 21 Connect Realty, was the guest on this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. She and host John Ray talked about her love of meeting people, her ability to navigate and understand neighborhoods for her clients, her commitment to over-communication to ensure her clients are getting the best results possible, the current market, rates, and much more.

North Fulton Business Radio is broadcast from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Since 1971, the CENTURY 21^® brand has been changing the real estate game by offering independent brokers, entrepreneurs and affiliated agents the ability to achieve extraordinary results in an increasingly competitive market. But a lot has changed since then. Many have copied the CENTURY 21 approach, and over time we have seen a ‘sea of sameness.’

With more brand awareness* than any real estate brand, Century 21 Real Estate is poised to change the game once again. To do this, we are reinventing what the CENTURY 21 brand means in the hearts and minds of those who are buying, selling and working in real estate today.

This starts with our new mission – to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences – and comes to life in our identity as a brand and the services we develop for our system members.

Our new approach led us to create a new brand identity for the CENTURY 21^® brand – a stylish, sleek and sophisticated makeover designed to catapult us into the next century. With a refreshed color palette that stays true to our iconic gold and black scheme, the new identity is more modern and distinctive than ever.

The new C21^® Seal allows us to project a modern view as well as be more relevant to those buying apartments, commercial properties and more.

Ultimately, we believe this new identity delivers an enormous amount of value to our members – helping our affiliated brokers and agents to stand out and attract more prospects than ever before.

The CENTURY 21 System currently has over 14,250 independently owned and operated franchise brokers across 86 countries and territories who have started this movement.

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**Manuela M. Davis, Realtor, Century 21 Connect Realty**

Born and raised in Austria, Manuela Davis has lived in Roswell for more than half of her life and she likes to think that it has earned her the recognition that she is “from Atlanta”. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to own and operate Voilà Hair Salon since the early nineties. It was her long-time passion and intimate knowledge of the greater Roswell area that brought her to join Century 21 Connect Realty and become a Real Estate Market Expert.

She is fluent in German and uses her language skill for global referrals. She is a dedicated and hard-working lady who loves to give back to her community. Organizing fundraisers for almost three decades, she is a past president of the Roswell Woman’s Club and continues to serve as an active member. She works with several Non-Profit Organizations organizing fundraisers and is very involved in her community.

She and her husband Mike enjoy their two Labradoodles – Dundee and Grace whom they walk at the Roswell Recreation Park on a daily basis. Mike and Manuela enjoy Pickleball and exercise but also love good food! Their son Jack likes to play basketball and enjoys playing with their doggies.

Questions and Topics in this Interview:

Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in the US?
Do you feel like there was something about the experiences you had growing up that played an outsized role in setting you up for success later in life?
What have you been doing since you arrived in the US?
What are other things you like to do?
What Fundraiser do you have coming up this week?
What do you like to do best and how do you do it?
Why do people hire you?
How is the market?
How does the interest rate affect your business?
People say there are no homes for sale?
What is your claim to fame?

Special thanks to A&S Culinary Concepts for their support of this edition of North Fulton Business Radio. A&S Culinary Concepts, based in Johns Creek, is an award-winning culinary studio, celebrated for corporate catering, corporate team building, Big Green Egg Boot Camps, and private group events. They also provide oven-ready, cooked from scratch meals to go they call “Let Us Cook for You.” To see their menus and events, go to their website or call 678-336-9196.

The S&N Team and The Baylis Group

March 8, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

The S&N Team and The Baylis Group

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Bruno Taillefer, Nitin Arora, Surabhi Arora, Shana Baylis and Brian Peart

Nitin & Surabhi Arora/The S&N Team (Keller Williams)

The S&N Team is helping you make new memories. Turning their passion into their profession, Nitin and Surabhi Arora were eagerly researching real estate properties for their family and also helping their friends find the best homes when a good friend suggested they get a real estate license. Since then, they have become the husband-and-wife team in the real estate business who are passionate about helping people find the best homes and create new memories in them.

Sincerity, diligence, and integrity have been their working values and they were soon recognized as one of the top agents in the north Atlanta area. Their areas of expertise include first-time home buyers as well as in-state and out-of-state buyers and investors. Their team is growing and continuously helping families buy and sell their homes. Through their clients’ thoughtful reviews, they are committed to guiding people to make informed decisions in today’s real estate market.

Shana Baylis/The Baylis Group (Keller Williams)

The Baylis Group is a real estate company that is changing lives through real estate. They help their clients achieve their real estate dreams by offering the best service, communication, and skills with their expert home selling specialists. They are here to impact, empower, and serve their clients, agents, and the community.